Dutch economist (1903-1994) known for the development and application of dynamic models for the analysis of economic processes, who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1969. Handwritten manuscript, signed at the top, "Jan Tinbergen, Emeritus Professor, Erasmus University, Rotterdam," four pages, 8.25 x 11.75, no date. Draft for an article entitled "Introductory,” which reads, in part: “The role of technology in human development is undoubtedly a highly important one. Ever since economic thinking has become systematic enough to recognize economics as a science that role has found its place in economic theories. For quite some time, however, technology was considered as an autonomous entity, as something given to the economist; in other words, as an exogenous variable in economic problems.” Tinbergen adds a reference list at the conclusion. Included is a blue ballpoint signature, “J. Tinbergen,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet. In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds and some light creases.
